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Orchard Village Vocational Specialist in Skokie, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11871063
Orchard Village is currently recruiting for a full-time Vocational Specialist to manage a caseload and provide individualized person-centered support in the following vocational areas:
- Pre-vocational support, career counseling, job search techniques, interviewing skill development
- Job development and job placement in the community
- Job retention and job coaching services
- Job accommodation recommendations and referrals
- Community resource coordination.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work or related field desired
- Two years working in vocational/residential with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Sales experience desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Personal vehicle required